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Behind the BadgeEp 021: Sleep, Shift Work & Survival: Making Nights Count - Dr. Ian DunicanFrom UN deployments to sleep science labs, Dr. Ian Dunican knows what it takes to stay sharp in high-pressure, high-risk roles. In this episode, we dig into the real cost of shift work, the science of sleep, and how first responders and frontline workers can better manage fatigue, stress, and health.Whether you’re working nights, backing up calls, or just trying to function on broken sleep—this one’s for you.Topics include:How sleep debt mimics intoxicationStrategies for shift work recoveryWhy consistency beats quantity in sleep2025-06-261h 26
A Healthy Shift[216] - Dr. Ian Dunican PhD - Sleep and ShiftworkText me what you thought of the show 😊Could the secrets of elite athletes unlock the potential of shift workers? Join us as we explore this intriguing question with Dr. Ian Dunican, a leading expert in sleep and performance. Dr. Dunican draws from his diverse experiences, including his military background and extensive work with companies like Rio Tinto, to share insights on improving the health and performance of those who work irregular hours. His commitment to empowering shift workers shines through as he discusses how strategies used by athletes can be adapted to help manage fatigue and enh...2025-01-021h 37
Sigma Nutrition Radio#536: Improving Sleep in Combat Sports Athletes – Ian Dunican, PhDIn the world of combat sports, optimizing performance extends beyond physical training and nutrition—sleep plays a critical role. Maladaptive sleep behaviors, such as inconsistent sleep schedules and inadequate sleep duration, can significantly impair an athlete’s performance by reducing cognitive function, reaction time, and recovery ability. Understanding these impacts is crucial for athletes and coaches seeking to enhance performance through more effective sleep strategies. One of the key challenges combat sports athletes face is managing the effects of shift work and irregular event timings, which often conflict with typical training schedules. What are some strategies to miti...2024-09-171h 15
Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason 9 Episode 3 w Professor Sarah Blunden on Sleep and PediatricsIn this episode, Dr Ian Dunican talks to Professor Sarah Blunden, whom he recently connected with at the Australasian Sleep Association' Sleep Down Under' conference in South Australia. Sarah's research and work centres around paediatric sleep, focusing on promoting the importance of healthy sleep habits while young, paving the way for quality sleep in adulthood. Her main areas of interest are infant sleep and sleep interventions (that do not necessitate ignoring nor controlled crying), sleep education in schools and communities, and Indigenous sleep health.
As an avid young dancer growing up in Adelaide, Sarah successfully obtained a...2024-04-121h 02
Sleep4Performance PodcastGuided Meditation #1 Meditation to promote sleep w Alexis SantosA brief 10-minute meditation for our sleep4performance listeners led by Alexis Santos, a meditation teacher. https://www.alexissantos.io/
Please do not listen while operating machinery, driving or undertaking any safety-critical role. This mediation is designed to support having a nap or initiating sleep in a safe, comfortable environment.
Sleep Well!!!!
Ian
2022-10-2712 min
It All Starts With YouEP #61 - Dr Ian DunicanThis week on the podcast I sit down with Dr Ian Dunican, Sleep/Chronobiology Researcher and consultant. Ian shares his knowledge and research on sleep and how it affects performance in your day to day life.
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TFD Performance PodcastSleep is the Foundation of Success with Dr. Ian DunicanToday, our guest is world-renowned Sleep and Performance Expert Dr. Ian Dunican. Dr. Dunican has over two decades of international professional experience in health, safety, and business improvement within military, mining, rail, oil, gas, and elite athletes. He is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at University Western Australia and also holds a Ph.D. in Sleep and Performance where he conducted research at the Australian Institute of Sport with elite-level combat and contact sport athletes. If this resume can’t get any more impressive, he is also a BJJ Black belt, and...2022-03-141h 31
Mind Manifest PodcastEP 19 IAN DUNICANIn today’s podcast, I spoke with Dr. Ian Dunican. Ian is amongst many other things, a sleep researcher and business consultant. As you will hear, Ian has his fingers in a lot of professional pies, but the through-line is that he is trying to optimize performance in many different fields. Ian has a burgeoning interest in psychedelics, and he first came on my radar when I hear him interview Stephen Bright on his podcast, ‘Learning to Die’. Ian is by no means a strong advocate for psychedelics, and we had an interesting discussion in how he has found a pletho...2021-11-302h 21
Mind Muscle Project894: Dr. Ian Dunican On The Real Science Of Sleeping Better - Interview 353Dr. Ian Dunican Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sleep4performDr. Ian Dunican Website- https://sleep4performance.com/BLACKROLL- https://themindmuscleproject.com/blackrollTeambuildr- https://themindmuscleproject.com/teambuildrAll Project Programs- https://themindmuscleproject.com/programsProject Body- https://themindmuscleproject.com/bodyProject Fitness- https://themindmuscleproject.com/fitnessProject Strong- https://themindmuscleproject.com/strongOur episode sponsors- https://themindmuscleproject.com/partnersAsk Questions on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/themindmuscleproject/?hl=enSubscribe for email Updateshttps://themindmuscleproject.com/newsletterCheck out our Youtube Channel- https://youtu.be/4tHG3mSSM5E...2021-06-281h 13
Sleep4Performance PodcastListener question 1 : How do I get sleep after working the night shift?In this episode, I attempt to answer the question How do I get to sleep after working the night shift?"
Ian Dunican
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2021-06-1414 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason 6, Episode 9 with Kendal Yonomoto, Golf Coach, Athlete and EntrepreneurKendal Yonomoto is the author of "The Athletic Fundamentals of Golf" a golf instruction book based on my experience training with Olympic sprinters. The book describes a small number of universal terms (principles) for movement and technique, demonstrated with simple Med Ball exercises.
Kendal is a coach and consultant to PGA Tour Players: Ryan Moore, David Duval, Stephen Ames, Paul Casey, Vijay Singh, Fred Funk. The objective with all these players was the same, improve their performance by improving their understanding and feel for movement - without disrupting their natural feels.
Contact Kendal or grab his b...2021-05-191h 01
Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason 6, Episode 6 with Dr Brandon Marcello Advisor to Elite Athletes and the Military
With over 20-years experience in the performance enhancement industry, Brandon Marcello, PhD brings innovation, education, and proven application to the worlds of sports performance, health, fitness, and wellness. Originally from Sarasota, FL, Marcello has worked in the professional, Olympic and top collegiate settings. He has also served as a consultant to various organizations and media groups. Having extensive involvement in both the applied and research worlds, he has implemented successful, high-performance training programs for professional, Olympic and collegiate athletes. For the last 22 years, Dr Marcello has taken individuals and organizations to the next level through multi-year and time-limited human p...2021-03-251h 02
Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason 6, Episode 5 with Dr Ross DiCorleto on Occupational/Industrial Hygiene in the WorkplaceDirector/Principal Consultant Ross Di Corleto is an occupational health professional and a certified occupational hygienist with a diverse international and professional background across Africa, Europe, Canada, US and Australia. He has provided companies with advice and expertise on occupational health risk management systems and processes including problem-solving in existing & potential occupational exposure situations.
Recognised by the professional community for his ability to review and identify key issues in occupational health systems both globally & regionally. He is an expert in various health-related fields including heat stress, exposures in the mining, refining and smelting industries with extensive experience i...2021-03-111h 03
Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason 6, Episode 5: Special Episode with Jason van Schie from the Psych Health and Safety PodcastJason van Schie is a registered psychologist (MApp Occupational Psychology) and managing Director of health technology business People Diagnostix.
Over the past decade, Jason has focused his attention on preventative health initiatives for the purpose of increasing wellbeing, productivity, safety, and academic outcomes. In recent years, he has turned to developing technological solutions with the intent to make psychological health, safety, and wellbeing accessible at scale and globally.
He is the lead developer of innovative psychological health/wellbeing products including FlourishDx (www.flourishdx.com), and Flourishing at School (www.flourishingatschool.com).
Jason is...2021-02-2557 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason 6, Episode 4 with Ultra Endurance Athlete Shane FinnShane Finn is crazier than me. He has run 12 marathons in 12 days, 24 marathons in 24 days and has cycled and ran across America >5000kms. In this episode, we discuss how Shane got into running and endurance activities, what drives him and motivates him, his awesome contribution to charity and how he has seen the direct impact of his work. Shane has a great website with an excellent podcast all of which can be accessed here https://www.shanefinn.com/ Shane also offers online coaching and a host of information and services for his clients. Head over to his website to...2021-02-251h 19
Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason 6, Episode 3 with Danny Lennon on Scientific Evidence, Nutrition and Dietetics
Danny is the founder of Sigma Nutrition https://sigmanutrition.com/ and head of content creation for the company. Known for hosting the top-ranked podcast Sigma Nutrition Radio https://sigmanutrition.com/podcasts/ with over 360 episodes. Danny is also a respected educator in the field. He has spoken at conferences and events all over Europe (including London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Vienna), as well as the United States and Australia. Danny has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, during which time Danny took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology. Previous to this Danny al...2021-02-111h 09
Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason 6, Episode 2 with Ben Hutchinson on Safety Science and SystemsIn this episode, Ben and I discuss his PhD thesis and his vast work experience in this area. Ben's PhD is focussed on seeking to understand how, in high-risk environments, we build up false assurance and false senses of confidence (fantasy planning) in our safety systems, plans, controls and practices which are not aligned to the actual or likely degree of harm/vulnerability.
Download: Fantasy planning: the gap between systems of safety and safety of systems
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/325395758_Fantasy_planning_the_gap_between_systems_of_safety_and_safety_of_systems
C...2021-01-281h 20
Sleep4Performance PodcastEpisode 9: Listener question-Sleep Disturbances Before Competition in Athletes with Dr Ian DunicanIn this episode, I address a common question "Why can't I sleep before a competition?". In this episode, I discuss what we know, what we can do and if it really affects our performance.
Contact me at ian.dunican@meliusconsulting.com.au
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2020-12-0935 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastEpisode 8 with Dr Adam Fletcher- Peak AlertWe welcome back Dr Adam Fletcher. Adam is an international researcher and consultant. He is best known for applying sleep, fatigue, and performance sciences in workplace settings. His research Ph.D., completed in 1999, investigated the measurement and prediction of human performance in higher-risk work environments. Adam has held research roles with the US Army (Walter Reed Army Institute of Research), and the Universities of Adelaide and South Australia.
Adam's previous episode on the podcast: https://meliusperformance.podbean.com/e/episode-008-dr-adam-fletcher-fatigue-management-for-on-call-stand-by-call-out/
In this episode, we discuss two applications offered by Adam.
FatigueSafe App...2020-12-0253 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastEpisode 7 with Dr Fiona Martin MP-House of Representatives
Today I am joined by Dr Fiona Martin
Prior to entering Parliament, Fiona worked as a psychologist, academic researcher and small businesswoman.
Like many people who live in Reid, Fiona attended school locally, firstly at Santa Sabina College and then Rosebank College, before graduating from the University of Sydney and undertaking specialised training at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.
In 2006, Fiona founded her own psychology practice. In the following year, she completed her Ph.D., which focused on improving the social functioning of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Fiona ha...2020-11-2545 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastEpisode 5 with Professor Michael Gradisar- pediatric sleep and insomniaIn this episode, Michael and I discuss insomnia, chronobiology, performance and pediatric sleep.
Michael's overview in his own words.....
My working week consists of being a sleep scientist, a sleep psychologist, teaching Masters and PhD students, and running postgraduate degrees in clinical psychology - oh, and running a start-up on the side ...
I’ve grown from a lone clinical psychologist starting up my own sleep clinic in 2005, helping people and families 1-on-1 to improve their sleep. Now, I lead a team of postdoc researchers, PhD and Masters students, and psychologists, and a sleep clinic th...2020-11-201h 08
Sleep4Performance PodcastEpisode 4 with F1 Metrics expert Dr Andrew PhillipsIn this episode we discuss Andrew's background in maths and physics, why he is a fan of F1, an overview of his blog and the data, what are the most important variables in determining the success of an F1 win? How much is the car and how much is the driver in determining success, is Lewis Hamilton really great or just in a good car, predictions and thoughts for 2021 season and much more.
Follow Andrew over at https://f1metrics.wordpress.com/about/ or on Twitter @ajkphillips.
Follow me on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/i...2020-11-131h 11Sleep4Performance PodcastMelius Performance Podcast-Evaluations of Commercial Sleep Technologies for Objective Monitoring
In this episode, I break down Jason's Stone's recent paper titled "Evaluations of Commercial Sleep Technologies for Objective Monitoring During Routine Sleeping Conditions" Read the full paper here for free https://www.dovepress.com/evaluations... Contact me at ian.dunican@meliusconsulting.com.au
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Watch my breakdown here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNEk6e1J1GE
2020-11-0936 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastEpisode 2 with The Fight Dietitian to UFC champions - Jordan SullivanThe Fight Dietitian (TFD) was started in mid-2018 and saw rapid success within the Combat Sports Nutrition scene. Since then, team TFD’s client list has grown to include Israel Adesanya current Middleweight Champ, Alexander Volkanovski current Featherweight Champ and many more from ONE Championship, Bellator MMA, Rizin MMA and many local, state, and national level champions in the different disciplines of Combat Sports.
Find Jordan at https://thefightdietitian.com/and find me at www.meliusconsulting.com.au or on Instagram @sleep4perform or on LinkedIn
Dr Ian C Dunican
2020-11-041h 08
Sleep4Performance PodcastEpisode 1 Tales from Fight Island with UFC guy Dr Reid RealeWelcome to the first episode of the Melius Performance Podcast. Today I talk to my friend Dr Reid Reale
Originally from Australia, Reid is the Performance Nutrition Manager at UFC Performance Institute in Shanghai. He previously worked as a Senior Scientist with the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and at the Australian Institute of Sport with Olympic Combat Sport athletes. Reid’s research projects focused on weight cutting techniques, body composition and fight strategies. He also holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-Jitsu (BJJ).
Link to his website https://combatsportsnutrition.com/
His academic research on R...2020-11-021h 20
Sleep4Performance PodcastThe new Melius Performance Podcast LaunchWelcome to the new podcast, Melius Performance Podcast with your host Dr Ian Dunican (PhD, MBA, MMineEng, BA) we dive into all thing’s improvement related. Connecting you with world-leading experts in industry topics such as health, safety, productivity, and athletic performance topics such as sleep, recovery, strength, and conditioning and much more. We focus on the latest evidence-based research and practical applications. Melius Performance Podcast brings you in-depth conversations with Business Leaders, PhDs, Medical Doctors, Coaches, Athletes, Researchers and Practitioners, to share their learnings to help you embody the meaning of Melius “To make better, to improve, in good...2020-11-0214 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 4, Episode 7: Chrononutrition with Alan FlanaganS 4 Ep 7 – Chrononutrition with Alan Flanagan
In this episode, we welcome Alan Flanagan. Alan has an MSc in Nutritional Medicine, is currently pursuing his PhD, and is a former practising lawyer (Barrister) from Dublin, Ireland. Additionally, Alan runs Alinea Nutrition; an online education hub, dedicated to empowering others with clear, impartial, evidence-based knowledge and understanding about the science of nutrition. Additionally, Alan is the Research Communication Officer for Sigma Nutrition where he has written an excellent Sigma Statement on “How Sleep and Nutrition Interact”.
You can also read Alan’s recent published article entitled “Dietary Patters of...2020-08-121h 19
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 4, Episode 6: Shiftwork, Fatigue and Meal Timing with Dr Charlotte GuptaS 4 Ep 6 – Shiftwork, Fatigue and Meal Timing with Dr Charlotte Gupta
Season 4, Episode 6 welcomes back Dr Charlotte Gupta. Since her last appearance, Charlotte completed her PhD, which focused on different meal sizes during nightshift and their impacts on performance. In this episode, we cover Charlottes paper, entitled "Hot, Tired and Hungry: The Snacking Behaviour and Food Cravings of Firefighters during Multi-Day Simulated Wildfire Suppression". Additionally, we discuss Charlotte's current and future projects and research.
Follow Charlotte on Twitter @cc_gupta
Or contact her via the email charlotte.gupta@unisa.edu.au
2020-07-0840 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 4, Episode 5: Travel Fatigue and Jetlag in Athletes with Professor Christa Janse van RensburgS 4 Ep 5 – Travel, fatigue and jetlag in athletes with Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg
In this episode, we welcome Professor Christa Janse van Rensburg. Professor Janse Van Rensburg obtained her doctorate under the title “The effect of exercise training on the autonomic function, disease activity and functional capacity in females suffering from rheumatoid arthritis” in 2012 following her MMed (PhysMed) (Cum Laude), MSc Sports Medicine, and MBChB (Cum Laude), all from the University of Pretoria. She is an NRF rated researcher and has published widely in the areas of sports medicine and rheumatology, and to date has authored and co...2020-06-1055 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Special Episode - Mixed Martial Arts Strength, Conditioning and Recovery with Dr Carl Langan-EvansSleep4Performance Radio, Special Episode - Mixed Martial Arts Strength, Conditioning and Recovery with Dr Carl Langan-Evans
In this special episode of Sleep4Performance radio, we welcome Dr Carl Langan-Evans. In this episode Carl and I discuss the contentious issues of strength and conditioning in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) and recovery practices. Carl is no stranger to combat sports having competed at the top level in Taekwondo and winning a gold medal at the youth Olympics.
Carl was originally involved with the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences as an athlete on the Liverpool John...2020-05-201h 16
The Strength InstituteRunning A Marathon Ep. 3 - PhD Sleep Scientist and Ultra Marathoner Dr. Ian DunicanIn the third episode of "Running A Marathon", I'm lucky enough to have return guest, Dr. Ian Dunican join me. Dr. Dunican has a PhD in sleep science and has run close to 20 ultra marathons and a dozen marathons. We talk about preparation and training loads, nutrition, supplementation and maximizing performance with good quality sleep!
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jItXyJs7rtw
Podcast Participant: Dr. Ian Dunican - Melius Consulting & Sleep4Performance
Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?hl=en&user=P-CTbR0AAAAJ&view_op=list_works&authuser=1
...2020-05-0635 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 4, Episode 4: Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Dysfunction in Human Ischaemic Stroke with Elie GottliebS 4 Ep 4 – Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Dysfunction in Human Ischaemic Stroke with Elie Gottlieb
In this episode of S4P Radio, we welcome Elie Gottlieb. Elie is a final-year neuroscience PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne and Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health with a passion for clinical sleep and circadian rhythm research. Elie’s PhD examines the pathogenesis of post-stroke sleep architectural and circadian rhythm dysfunction using MRI, polysomnography, and melatonin assay. Additionally, Elie was a recipient of the Melbourne Research Scholarship working within Professor Amy Brodtmann’s clinical cognitive neuroscience and vascular neurodegeneration laboratory.
...2020-05-061h 07
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Special Episode - Ideas for managing your business online during Covid-19 with Rachel HuberSleep4Performance Radio Special Episode –Ideas for managing your business during Covid-19 with Rachel Huber
In this special episode of Sleep4Performance radio, we welcome Rachel Huber. As a marketing professional and director of Bare Consulting, Rachel supports clients in the development of branding and other digital marketing services including logos, motion graphics, web design, social media strategies and more.
In this episode, we discuss how companies can shift their operations given the current circumstances, including the way they interact and deliver goods and services.
You can get in contact with Rachel via he...2020-03-3020 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Special Episode - Solidarity against the Covid 19 with Dr. John IllifSleep4Performance Radio Special Episode – Solidarity against the Covid 19 with Dr John Illif
In this special episode of Sleep4Performance radio, we welcome Dr. John Illif. Appearing for the second time on S4P Radio, John is an Emergency Physician at St John of Gods Hospital and Medical Officer at the Royal Flying Doctor Service (WA). Joining us in self-isolation after returning from Ireland, we discuss all things Covid 19 including:
Its potential origins
Where it's headed
The effects on Health Care
Social Behaviour
How we can help fight the virus
The importance of routine, discipline, exercise an...2020-03-2051 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 4 Episode 3: Sleep and Performance in Basketball with Jordan FoxS 4 Ep 3 – Sleep and Performance in Basketball with Jordan Fox
Welcome to Season 4 Episode 3 of Sleep4Performance Radio. Joining us for her first ever podcast, we welcome Jordan Fox. Having recently completed her PhD at the Central Queensland University in Australia, Jordan’s thesis investigates the association between workloads, sleep, and performance in basketball players. In addition to her research, Jordan works as an academic in Exercise and Sport Science.
In this episode, we discuss Jordan’s background, education, her PhD thesis and future aspirations. If you would like to read some of Jordan’s previous...2020-03-1134 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 4, Episode 2: Open Water Swimming with Bec Johnson and Paul BlackbeardS 4 E 2 - Open Water Swimming with Bec Johnson and Paul Blackbeard
In this episode of Sleep4Performance Radio, we welcome Bec Johnson and Paul Blackbeard. Returning as co-host for her second appearance on S4P Radio, Bec is the CEO and co-founder of the Type 1 Diabetes Family Centre, in Stirling, a non-profit that connects, supports and inspires people living with type 1 diabetes. Diagnosed with type 1 in 2001, Bec believes there are no limits to life with diabetes, and is undertaking a solo crossing of the 19.7km Rottnest Channel, the Port to Pub 25km Ultra and a double...2020-02-121h 24
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Sleep Science Audio Abstract 13: A Critical Review of Consumer Wearables
S4P Radio, Sleep Science Audio Abstract 13: A Critical Review of Consumer Wearables
In our first Audio Abstract for 2020, we review an article entitled “A Critical Review of Consumer Wearables, Mobile Applications, and Equipment for Providing Biofeedback, Monitoring Stress, and Sleep in Physically Active Populations” by Jonathon M. Peake, Graham Kerr and John P. Sullivan. The review summarises and evaluates the characteristics of a cross-section of technologies for health and sports performance according to what the technology is claimed to do, whether it has been validated and is reliable, and if it is suitable for genera...2020-01-2915 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 4, Episode 1: Circadian Rhythm and Light Therapy with Dr Myriam JudaS 4 Ep 1 - Circadian Rhythm and Light Therapy with Dr Myriam Juda
Welcome back to Sleep4Performance Radio Season 4! For our first instalment of the new season, we welcome Dr Myriam Juda. Myriam is a Vancouver-based consultant and research psychologist at the Simon Frazer University, specialising in circadian rhythms. With expertise in the sleep-wake cycle, shiftwork and light, Myriam has worked with some of the world’s largest companies, including Volkswagen, Arcelor-Mittal, Siemens and Osram. Additionally, Myriam is founder and director of Circadian Light Therapy; a business providing expertise in circadian rhythms and light therapy in pursuit of...2020-01-1556 min
Moving2LiveRepost- Dr Ian Dunican, PhD- Sleep4Performance & Melius Consulting, part 2Moving2Live originally released this interview on January 30, 2019. If you missed Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Dunican, here’s the link: http://www.moving2live.com/2019/01/16/podcast-319-dr-ian-dunican-phd-sleep4perdformance-melius-consulting/ Dr. Ian C. Dunican, PhD (in his own words): I have over 20 years international professional … Continue reading →2020-01-0848 minMoving2LiveRepost- Dr Ian Dunican, PhD- Sleep4Performance & Melius Consulting, part 2Moving2Live originally released this interview on January 30, 2019. If you missed Part 1 of our interview with Dr. Dunican, here’s the link: http://www.moving2live.com/2019/01/16/podcast-319-dr-ian-dunican-phd-sleep4perdformance-melius-consulting/ Dr. Ian C. Dunican, PhD (in his own words): I have over 20 years international professional … Continue reading →2020-01-0848 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Special Episode - Fitness and Health with Jason DonaldsonSleep4Performance Radio Special Episode – Fitness and Health with Jason Donaldson
For our final instalment of Sleep4Performance Radio in 2019, we welcome back Jason Donaldson. Jason is a highly experienced strength and conditioning coach with over a decade of experience. Having helped thousands of clients, Jason is dedicated to assisting people in rediscovering the enjoyment of health and fitness while aiming towards permanent results.
With multiple qualifications in Strength and Conditioning, CrossFit, Weightlifting, Endurance and Kettlebell training, Jason has coached people from all walks of life. Additionally, Jason works as Director of Training & Operations and He...2019-12-181h 10
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 12: Sleep and Mental Health with Dr. Michael GrandnerS 3 Ep 12 – Sleep and Mental Health with Dr Michael Grandner
Dr. Grandner is the Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona (UA), Director of the Behavioural Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Centre, and an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the UA College of Medicine, with joint appointments in the Departments of Medicine, Psychology (UA College of Science), Nutritional Sciences (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences), and Clinical Translational Science. In addition, he is a faculty member of the Neuroscience and Physiological Sciences Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs. He is...2019-12-111h 13
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 11: Dr David Cunnington, Sleep PhysicianS 3 Ep 11 – Dr David Cunnington, Sleep Physician
Dr David Cunnington is a specialist sleep physician delivering healthcare to individuals with complex sleep problems and promoting sleep health through education. He is the co-director of Melbourne Sleep Disorders Centre, a multi-disciplinary sleep clinic for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders.
David undertook training in sleep medicine both in Australia and in Boston at Harvard Medical School. In addition to training in sleep medicine, David has international qualifications in behavioural sleep medicine, using non-drug treatments to manage sleep. David regularly appears in print, radio and TV me...2019-11-131h 08Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Sleep Science Audio Abstract 12: Sleep and Weight Cutting in Combat Sports AthletesS4P Radio, Sleep Science Audio Abstract 12: Sleep and Weight Cutting in Combat Sports Athletes
In our latest S4P Radio, Audio Abstract we review a new article published in the Journal of Exercise and Nutrition, entitled “The Effect of Water Loading for Acute Weight Loss Following Fluid Restriction on Sleep Quality and Quantity in Combat Sports Athletes”. Combat sport athletes commonly engage in established and novel acute weight-loss strategies to achieve weight division targets. The effect of such practices on sleep is unknown. Methods: Twenty-two combat sports athletes wore wrist actigraphy devices for nine nights during a tr...2019-11-0514 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 10: Nutrition and Shiftwork with Charlotte GuptaSeason 3 Ep 10 – Nutrition and Shiftwork with Charlotte Gupta
The latest episode of Sleep4Performance Radio welcomes Charlotte Gupta. Charlotte has recently submitted her PhD at the University of South Australia. Her research focuses on shiftwork, fatigue countermeasure, cognitive performance and meal timing. In this episode we discuss diet and nutrition around shift workers and how we can eat for performance while working shiftwork.
You can check out some of Charlotte's research at this link!
Follow Charlotte on Twitter @cc_gupta or contact her via the email below.
charlotte.gupta@unisa.edu.au...2019-10-1552 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 9: Athletes and Sleep with Dr. Meeta SinghSeason 3 Ep 9 - Athletes and Sleep with Dr. Meeta Singh
In our latest episode of Sleep4Performance Radio, we welcome Dr. Meeta Singh. Meeta is the Service chief of the sleep medicine, and section head and medical director at the Henry Ford sleep laboratory in Michigan. She did her training in psychiatry at the Mayo clinic and a sleep fellowship at the Henry Ford Hospital. She is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (under the American Board of Medical Specialties) as a psychiatrist and sleep medicine sub-specialist. She is a member in good standing of...2019-09-111h 36
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Special Episode - Esports with Daniel Bonnar and Beau MeliaSleep4Performance Radio special episode – Esports with Daniel Bonnar and Beau Melia
In this special episode we have our biggest cast to date, a 4-way conversation with Daniel Bonnar, Beau Melia, Dr. Ian Dunican and S4P editor/producer Ricky Krstic. Returning for his second appearance on S4P Radio, Daniel Bonnar is a clinical psychologist and Masters graduate of the insomnia research group at Flinders University, South Australia. He is currently working on his PhD entitled “Sleep and Performance in Esports” and collaborating with Esports researches from the Queensland University of Technology. Daniel is also undertaking perfor...2019-08-2657 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 8: Sleep and Fatigue Offshore with Vanessa RiethmeisterS 3 Ep 8 – Sleep and Fatigue Offshore with Vanessa Riethmeister
Season 3, Episode 8 of Sleep4Performance welcomes Vanessa Riethmeister. In 2011, Vanessa obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology followed by her Master of Science in Industrial and Organisational Psychology in 2014. In addition to her Psychology degree, Vanessa also completed a Research Master Program of Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology at the University Medical Centre Groningen, The Netherlands. In April 2019, Vanessa obtained her PhD entitled “Sleep and Fatigue Offshore”.
Currently, Vanessa is employed as a Health, Safety and Environmental Business Solutions Analyst at the Royal Dutch Shell Headquarters in The...2019-08-141h 00Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Special Episode, Cyrus Milne - Swimming the English ChannelSleep4Performance Radio, Special Episode – Swimming the English Channel with Cyrus Milne
In the special episode of Sleep4Performance radio we welcome 17-year-old, Cyrus Milne. Having previously completed the 36 km English Channel Swim in a 4-person team, along with numerous solo events such as the Rottnest Channel Swim (20km swim). and the Port to Pub (25km swim).
Cyrus has his sights set on completing a solo crossing of the English Channel in August 2020. In this podcast, joined by his mother Kelly, we discuss Cyrus swimming achievements, training, getting through solo swims, jellyfish, sharks, planning, preparation an...2019-07-2939 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 7: Circadian Rhythms with Professor Sean CainSeason 3 Ep 7 – Circadian Rhythms with Professor Sean Cain
Season 3, Episode 7 of Sleep4Performance welcomes professor Sean Cain from Monash University. Stemming from a background in psychology, neuroscience and behavioural neuroscience, Sean currently works as a circadian biologist specialising in depression and light and is president of the Australasian Chronobiology Society. In this episode we discuss sleep and circadian rhythms, and how they impact people’s lives, mood, behaviour, exercise and shift work.
You can check out Sean’s paper titled: High sensitivity and interindividual variability in the response of the human circadian system to evening light ...2019-07-1754 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 6: Sleep and Fatigue Research with Dr. Raymond MatthewsS3 Ep 6 - Sleep and Fatigue Research with Dr. Raymond Matthews
Season 3, Episode 6 of Sleep4Performance welcomes Dr Raymond Matthews, a sleep and fatigue researcher at the Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre at the University of South Australia. Dr Matthews’ research interests in sleep and fatigue stem from a background in military.
Dr Matthews completed his PhD in Psychology at the Centre for Sleep Research, University of South Australia, as well as a BSc and BHSc with Honours in Psychology at the University of Adelaide. After being awarded the Tony Winefield PhD Prize for the best PhD th...2019-06-1956 min
In HindsightEpisode 15 - Sleep is a weapon - Ian Dunican PhDThis week on the WarriorU podcast Bram talks to Ian Dunican PhD on how sleep effects performance. Ian has 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and business improvement in the military, mining, rail, oil & gas and utilities. He is the Director of Melius Consulting and Sleep4Performance and a researcher with the University of Western Australia where he has worked with elite sporting organisations and their athletes to optimise performance. Ian has led and guided health, safety and business improvement projects in a range of diverse international locations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...2019-06-151h 05Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Sleep Science Audio Abstract 11: Sleep practices implemented by team sport coaches and sport science support staffS4P Radio, sleep science audio abstract review 11: Sleep practices implemented by team sport coaches and sport science support staff.
In our latest S4P audio abstract, we look at a new publication from the journal of science and medicine in sport titled “Sleep practices implemented by team sport coaches and sports science support staff: A potential avenue to improve athlete sleep?”. Written by Kathleen Miles, the aim of the study was to assess sleep hygiene knowledge of high-performance team sport coaches and sports science support staff, the sleep practices they implement with athletes; and the b...2019-06-0414 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Special Episode, Dr. Marc Bubbs - Peak: The New Science of Performance that is Revolutionizing SportsIn this special episode of sleep4performance radio we are joined by our good friend Dr. Marc Bubbs. Dr. Marc Bubbs ND, MS(c), CISSN, CSCS is a Naturopathic Doctor, Speaker, Performance Nutrition Lead for Canada Basketball and former Strength Coach. Dr. Bubbs is the author of the new book Peak: The new science of performance that is revolutionizing sports - An integrated and personalized approach to athlete health, nutrition, recovery and mindset (released May 24th, 2019). Dr. Bubbs is a regular contributor to Breaking Muscle, and a nutrition advisory board member for Strong Magazine. He has been working with at...2019-05-2749 min
The Strength InstituteThe Strength Institute Ep. 7 - Sleep4Performance with Dr. Ian DunicanSleep Science: Optimising Sleep for Enhanced Recovery & Performance
In this podcast I talk with Dr. Ian Dunican, a Sleep Scientist and PhD holder with a thesis in Sleep and Performance in Elite Combat and Contact Athletes. Ian breaks down the science behind sleep cycles and how they affect the mind and body, optimising your sleep and sleeping conditions, current and future technologies in the field of sleep science and how sleep can effect your performance.
Please remember to like, share & subscribe. As well as being on YouTube in video format, this podcast episode is available...2019-05-2259 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 5: Fighting, Sleeping and Philosophy with Ciaran O'ReganWelcome to Season 3 Episode 5. This extended episode brings us Cork based Sport Scientist (B.Sc.) Ciaran O’Regan! Philosopher, fighter, psychologist, strength and conditioning coach—Ciaran is a man of many talents. Ciaran has competed in high-level athletics, rugby, boxing and kickboxing; his interests include Stoicism, Buddhism and Taoism. In this episode, we cover all the above along with our usual discussion around sleep and performance. As a coach at Sigma Nutrition, The King of Cork also spends his days studying through Mac-nutrition University and runs his own website Quarrelsome life. Follow Ciaran and check out some of his rece...2019-05-162h 14
The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 209: Dr. Ian Dunican - Sleep and Performance - Part 2 - sleep cycles, caffeine, and sleep disordersThis episodes is Part 2 of my discussion with Dr. Ian Dunican from Sleep4Performance.com.
For Part 1: Click here
Ian has over 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and improvement within military, mining, rail, oil & gas and utilities. His work draws on his background in the military, the resources sector, utilities, rail industries and with elite sporting organisations.
Ian has worked with major mining companies to develop fatigue risk management strategies and systems requiring the quantification, analysis and interpretation of multiple data streams to support health, safety, financial strength and productivity. Ian ha...2019-04-261h 19
The Coaching Lab: Health, Wellness & Performance! (Brad Cooper, PhD)Mental Toughness Insights (Dr. Ian Dunican interviews Dr. Cooper - crossover episode)Grit and resilience are garnering a lot of attention in organizations, conferences and the popular press. They are valuable attributes, but as you'll learn in this podcast, place their focus on the future and the past. Functional Mental Toughness (fMT) is different - it's all about NOW, and how you can take specific steps to optimize your outcomes (or those of your clients) going forward.In this episode, Dr. Ian Dunican turns the tables and interviews Brad Cooper, who's PhD research encompasses the concept of fMT and how to apply it to the various aspects of our...2019-04-2250 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 4: Exercise and its effects on sleep and mental illness with Oscar LedermanSeason 3, Episode 4 welcomes Oscar Lederman. What was initially meant to be one of our monthly Audio Abstracts, the information presented to us by Oscar was too good to pass up! Having recently completed his PhD at the University of NSW, Oscars thesis gives a great insight on how we can improve the physical and mental health of young people in the early stages of psychosis, namely through exercise and lifestyle interventions.
As an Exercise Physiologist at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, Oscar gives a unique approach on how we can use exercise as a means...2019-04-161h 05The Robbie Bourke PodcastEpisode 208: Dr. Ian Dunican - Sleep and Performance - Part 1This episodes guest is Dr. Ian Dunican from Sleep4Performance.com.
Ian has over 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and improvement within military, mining, rail, oil & gas and utilities. His work draws on his background in the military, the resources sector, utilities, rail industries and with elite sporting organisations.
Ian has worked with major mining companies to develop fatigue risk management strategies and systems requiring the quantification, analysis and interpretation of multiple data streams to support health, safety, financial strength and productivity. Ian has led and guided projects all over the...2019-04-141h 11Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Sleep Science Audio Abstract 10: Weekend ‘catch-up sleep’ is a lie.After a short hiatus from Audio Abstracts we are back covering some new and interesting literature. In this episode of S4P we cover an article from the Washington Post titled “Weekend ‘catch-up sleep’ is a lie”. The article was written based on a paper called “Ad libitum Weekend Recovery Sleep Fails to Prevent Metabolic Dysregulation during a Repeating Pattern of Insufficient Sleep and Weekend Recovery Sleep” and looks at the effects of people who commonly increase their sleep duration on the weekend to recover from sleep loss incurred during the work week. You can access both at the links below...2019-04-0211 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 3: Achieving Balance. Business, Study & Martial Arts with Lachlan GilesSeason 3’s third instalment welcomes Lachlan Giles. With a PhD in physiotherapy and a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Lachlan is a world-renowned competitor appearing in international Jiu Jitsu competitions such as EBI, Polaris and ADCC. Famous amongst the Jiu Jitsu community, Lachlan also owns and operates Absolute MMA, a world class mixed martial arts school in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode we discuss how Lachlan achieves balance in life as a competitor and business owner, mixed in with study, research and travel.
Follow Lachlan on Instagram @Lachlan_giles, where you can check out his series of...2019-03-131h 03
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 2: The History of Sleep with Prof Roger EkirchIn this episode I have the privilege of talking with the great Roger Ekirch. Roger was a great guest on the podcast, and it was a joy to talk to Roger about the history of sleep. We discuss the change in how we sleep since the industrial revolution and how we may not sleep so well sleep since the invention of electricity. I really enjoyed this conversation with Roger, I hope you do too.
Please click on the link to listen to my podcast episode with Professor Roger Ekirch “The History of Sleep” Season 3, Episode 2 of Sleep4Perfor...2019-02-1240 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio Sleep Science Audio Abstract 9 : Do players and staff sleep more during the pre-or competitive season of elite rugby league?In this episode of S4P we take a look at "Do players and staff sleep more during the pre- or competitive season of elite rugby league?" by Johnpaul Caia, Tannath J. Scott, Shona L. Halson & Vincent G. KellyThis study establishes the sleep behaviour of players and staff during the pre- and competitive seasons of elite rugby league. For seven days during both the pre- and competitive seasons, seven rugby league players and nine full-time staff from one professional Australian rugby league club had their sleep monitored via wrist actigraphy and self-report sleep diaries. Two-way
repeated measures analysis...2019-01-2012 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Season 3, Episode 1: The Brain Always Wins with Dr John SullivanIn this opening episode of Season 3, I speak with Dr John P. Sullivan. John is a Sport Scientist and Clinical Sports Psychologist. He has over twenty years of clinical and scholarly experience, including his work with the New England Patriots in the National Football League (NFL) for sixteen years assisting with the coordination of sport science and clinical care. Dr Sullivan’s experience also includes such work within the National Basketball Association, Major League Soccer, British Premier Football League, Premier Rugby League, Australian Football League and Olympic national teams. He is an expert consultant for the elite military of the...2019-01-161h 04
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, Special Episode: Diet and Performance with a Type 1 Diabetic Endurance AthleteDiagnosed with type 1 in 2001, Bec is passionate about making a positive change in the type 1 community. She holds qualifications in Law and Arts (UWA), a Masters in Public Health (USyd), and a Diploma of Business (Governance). Bec is an Adjunct Research Fellow at Curtin University, a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Community Directors and a Fellow of Leadership WA. She is the only Australian to have been selected as one of the 100 Fellows of the global Facebook Community Leadership Program. Bec believes that there are no limits on life with type 1 diabetes, and she has swum solo across...2019-01-151h 12
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio Kicking off 2019: Mental Toughness with K.Bradford CooperThis was an awesome podcast with the great K.Bradford Cooper, AKA Brad
Brad's background in his own words.....It's been a fascinating ride over the past 50+ years, with certainly many more opportunities than deserved. I've looked to make the most of each of them be the catalyst in helping others move toward #BetterThanYesterday through optimizing human potential within the realities of life. Highlights include:
*30+ years of experience in health & wellness, including CEO of US Corporate Wellness (since 2007) Co-founder of the Catalyst Coaching Institute (2011), and 3 decades as a licensed Physical Therapist & Certified Athletic Trainer
2019-01-0354 min
Breaking Ordinary with Andy Petranek160: Dr. Ian Dunican: Perform Better Through SleepAvailable On: iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify Dr. Ian Dunican has over twenty years of international professional experience in health and safety in the military, resources sector, utilities, rail industries, and with elite sporting organisations. Ian has also been featured on the health report on ABC radio, ABC radio national and numerous podcasts. Dr. Dunican has appeared on ABC television in Australia and was a TEDx Perth speaker in 2017 and is a regular reviewer for scientific peer-reviewed journals. He is currently the Director of Melius Consulting/Sleep4Performance and has recently completed a PhD...2018-12-211h 18
Breaking Ordinary with Andy Petranek160: Dr. Ian Dunican: Perform Better Through SleepAvailable On: iTunes | Google Play | Stitcher | Spotify Dr. Ian Dunican has over twenty years of international professional experience in health and safety in the military, resources sector, utilities, rail industries, and with elite sporting organisations. Ian has also been featured on the health report on ABC radio, ABC radio national and numerous podcasts. Dr. Dunican has appeared on ABC television in Australia and was a TEDx Perth speaker in 2017 and is a regular reviewer for scientific peer-reviewed journals. He is currently the Director of Melius Consulting/Sleep4Performance and has recently completed a PhD...2018-12-211h 18Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio 2018 Year End Episode and Updates2018-12-0615 minSleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, sleep science audio abstract review 8: Sleep disorders and problems in an elite super rugby union teamIan C. Dunican, Jennifer Walsh, Charles C. Higgins, Maddison J. Jones, Kathleen Maddison, John A. Caldwell, Hillman David & Peter R. Eastwood (2018) Prevalence of sleep disorders and sleep problems in an elite super rugby union team, Journal of Sports Sciences, DOI: 10.1080/02640414.2018.1537092
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of sleep disorders in an elite rugby union team using in-laboratory polysomnography (PSG) and sleep questionnaires. Twenty-five elite rugby union players underwent a night of PSG during the “off-season” of the Super Rugby competition to assess their sleep. Of interest were measurements that detected the presence of obst...2018-11-2220 minSleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, sleep science audio abstract review 7: Fatigue, Alcohol and PerformanceIn this episode we discuss Fatigue, alcohol and performance. This extra long link will allow you to open the paper :)
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=17&ved=2ahUKEwjy9paGiYjeAhUUZt4KHSPnBxw4ChAWMAZ6BAgBEAI&url=https%3A%2F%2Fdspace.library.uu.nl%2Fbitstream%2Fhandle%2F1874%2F10431%2Ffrenkel_97_entropy_face-centred_cubic.pdf%3Fsequence%3D1&usg=AOvVaw24ki3KNJlUzMXc65Ex7WA5
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2018-11-1408 minSleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, sleep science audio abstract review 6: Sleep in a live-in mining operation: the influence of start times and restricted non-work activities.In this episode we take a look at sleep in a fly in fly out mining operation.
Abstract: Good sleep is essential for optimal performance, yet few studies have examined the sleep/wake behaviour of elite athletes. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of early-morning training on the amount of sleep obtained by world-class swimmers. A squad of seven swimmers from the Australian Institute of Sport participated in this study during 14 days of high-intensity training in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. During these 14 days, participants had 12 training days, each starting with a session...2018-11-0713 minSleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, sleep science audio abstract review 5: Sleep or swim? Early-morning training severely restricts the amount of sleep obtained by elite swimmers.
In this weeks Audio Abstract Review we we take a look at Sleep or swim? Early-morning training severely restricts the amount of sleep obtained by elite swimmers.
Good sleep is essential for optimal performance, yet few studies have examined the sleep/wake behaviour of elite athletes. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of early-morning training on the amount of sleep obtained by world-class swimmers. A squad of seven swimmers from the Australian Institute of Sport participated in this study during 14 days of high-intensity training in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. During these 14 days...2018-11-0111 minSleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, sleep science audio abstract review 4: Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Sleep: a Review of the LiteratureIn this weeks episode we take a look at a review paper on Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Sleep: a Review of the Literature. You can access the full paper here via ths link https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/28349316/
The current review aims to summarize the state of research on cannabis and sleep up to 2014 and to review in detail the literature on cannabis and specific sleep disorders from 2014 to the time of publication.
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2018-10-2411 minSleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, sleep science audio abstract review 3: Laboratory and home comparison of wrist- activity monitors and polysomnography in middle-aged adults.In this weeks episode we review a paper I had published earlier this year.
Laboratory and home comparison of wrist-activity monitors and polysomnography in middle-aged adults.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s41105-017-0130-x
Accurate measurement of time at lights out is essential for calculation of several measures of sleep in wrist-activity monitors. While some devices use subjective reporting of time of lights out from a sleep diary, others utilise an automated proprietary scoring algorithm to calculate time at lights out, thereby negating the need for a sleep diary. This study aimed...2018-10-1912 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Special Episode #4 with Dr Reid Reale, Making weight in Combat SportsAn old recording from a discussion with my friend Dr Reid Reale in Essen, Germany last year. The sound quality is not great within this episode from my side but Reid comes across loud and clear with some great wisdom on making weight in combat sports. I hope you enjoy this special epsiode.
Check out Reid's website http://combatsportsnutrition.com
Check out some of his great resources on his site.
Cheers Dr Ian C Dunican
iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au
Twitter @sleep4perform
www.sleep4performance.com.au...2018-10-1646 minSleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio, sleep science audio abstract review 2: Adverse childhood experiences are associated with adult sleep disorders: a systematic review.In this week's sleep science audio abstract we take a look at the adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). ACE represents substantial threats to public health and affect about 58% of youth in the US. In addition to their acute effects such as injury and physical trauma, ACEs are associated with an increased risk of several negative health outcomes throughout the life course. Emerging evidence suggests sleep disorders may be one such outcome, but existing studies have not been systematically reviewed and summarized. This systematic review summarizes the evidence concerning the relationship between ACEs and sleep disorders and disturbances, with a focus...2018-10-0914 minSleep4Performance PodcastS4P Science review, episode 1: The Effects of Sleep Extension on Sleep, Performance, Immunity and Physical Stress in Rugby PlayersAccess the full paper here: The Effects of Sleep Extension on Sleep, Performance, Immunity and Physical Stress in Rugby Players https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4663/6/2/42/htm
Contact me
Dr Ian C Dunican
iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au
Twitter @sleep4perform
And check out Dr Amy Bender on Twitter @sleep4sport
2018-10-0118 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio Season 2, Episode 10 with Rob Wilson; The Art of BreathRob Wilson comes from a formal education in manual therapy with 15+ years of experience as both a practitioner and teacher. He resides in Virginia Beach, VA with his wife Thomi where they have owned and operated CrossFit Virginia Beach since 2006.In the past decade and a half Rob has had the good fortune to work with an enormous variety of athletes ranging from amatuer, nationally and internationally ranked athletes in everything from power lifting and sailboat racing, to individuals in the US Naval Special Warfare Program.
Rob truly enjoys working with the tactical communities of the...2018-09-271h 36
Awakening Now with Lama Surya DasEp. 66 - Sleep and Meditation with Dr. Ian DunicanDr. Ian Dunican joins Lama Surya Das for a discussion about ways that meditation practice can improve our quality of sleep.Find show notes and resources at: https://beherenownetwork.com/lama-surya-das-ep-66-dr-ian-dunican/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2018-09-211h 03
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio Season 2, Episode 9 with Dr John Iliff: Managing fatigue/shift-work in an Accident/Emergency DepartmentDr John Iliff is an Emergency Medicine, Senior Registrar based in Perth, WA. An Irishman who was educated in Dublin he moved to Australia in 2012 to further his training in the field of Critical Care Medicine. Specifically seeking training in the field of Emergency Medicine. Whilst in Perth he has spent time in Intensive Care (Not as a patient), Anaesthesia and Paediatric Emergency Medicine, whilst maintaining his keen interest in Sports Medicine having previously been involved in SuperRugby as a Team Doctor. Having worked in Emergency Departments for many years John has become accustomed to working night shifts and understands...2018-09-201h 18
Sleep4Performance PodcastBONUS EPISODE S4P Radio with Ven Dr Buddharakkhita ...Sleep, Meditation and BuddhismVen Dr Buddharakkhita is Irish native, BSc & PhD from University College Dublin with a Diploma in Buddhism from ITBMU Myanmar.
He has enjoyed a successful engineering career in semiconductor chip fabrication. He has practiced meditation extensively in lay life since childhood. He first ordained in 2006 in the Theravada Forest Tradition with two decades of training with renowned meditation masters across a range of practices.
He has more than 30 years experience living, working and practicing meditation in Europe, US, Asia and Australia. His teaching has been well received.
Emai Buddharakkhita on : knowtheheart@gmail.com
2018-09-141h 18
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio Season 2, Episode 8 with Ian Prior, Captain of the Western Force Rugby Union teamIan Prior is the Captain of the new revamped Western Force. Prior’s reliability and consistent play have been an invaluable asset for the Force. His quick-footed play makes him a major threat on the attacking end and alongside his golden boot Prior will be sure to continue to keep team’s honest throughout the season. Prior returned to the Western Force following a brief stint with Harlequins in the English Premiership. In this episode Ian speaks about managing sleep and recovery as a professional athlete and the importance he has placed on it in recent years.
Representative Hono...2018-09-131h 05
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio Season 2, Episode 7 with A/Prof Siobhan Banks; Shiftwork, diet and nutriton for performanceAssociate Professor Siobhan Banks is Co-Director of the Behaviour-Brain-Body Research Centre at the University of South Australia.
Siobhan Banks received her Ph.D. from Flinders University of South Australia in 2004 and undertook a post-doctoral fellowship at the University Of Pennsylvania before joining the faculty in the School of Medicine as a Research Assistant Professor in 2006. In 2009 she returned to Australia with a Fellowship for Women in Science from the University of South Australia. Banks' current research sits at the nexus of biology (fatigue and circadian rhythms), behaviour (individual and team performance) and technology (human centre design). Her research...2018-09-091h 00
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio Season 2, Episode 6 with Dr Melissa Ree Sleep and MindfulnessDr Melissa J Ree, Clinical Psychologist, BSc (Hons) MPsych (Clinical) PhD
Melissa’s main specialty is in the psychological management of adults with Insomnia and sleep difficulties. Melissa also works with many patients who are struggling with anxiety problems, low mood, and low self-esteem.
“Generally, my approach to psychological treatment is 'here and now' focussed, although past issues will be discussed when appropriate. I use evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).”
Melissa completed a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a Ph.D. with distinct...2018-09-021h 10
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P Radio Season 2, Episode 5 with Dr Corey Peacock Sleep with Elite MMA athletes (UFC, Bellator and more)In this episode I speak with Dr Corey Peacock PhD, CSCS, ACSM-CPT, CISSN.
Dr. Corey Peacock is currently serving as the Head Performance Coach and Sports Scientist at Peacock Performance Inc. In this role, he is responsible for providing strength & conditioning, physiological analysis, and injury prevention methodologies for some of the world’s ‘Elite’ Combat Athletes including Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson, Volkan Oezdemir, Michael Chandler Jr, and Chris Algieri to name a few. He fulfilled this same role previously with MMA’s The Blackzilians. Prior to MMA, Dr. Peacock spent his time as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the collegia...2018-08-171h 20Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P #Special Episode #2 Updates and Season 2 UpdatesIn this episode, I give an update on upcoming episodes, studies in progress, what has been happening so far, and my new business "Melius Consulting"
Links associated with this episode
Human Kinetics Webinar http://www.humankinetics.com/all-webinars/all-webinars/-sleep-and-performance
My Pacey Performance episode https://www.strengthofscience.com/pacey-performance-podcast/pacey-performance-podcast-174-ian-dunican/
Audio abstracts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPQnZIxHHEw&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLgqwkoucAQ&feature=youtu.be
Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au
www.sleep4p...2018-05-0713 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason 1 #Episode 18: Tim Smithies Optimizing Sleep & Performance in Super RugbyTim Smithies recently completed his BSc (Hons) at the University of Western Australia. Supervised by Dr. Ian Dunican, Dr. Jennifer Walsh and Prof. Peter Eastwood, his honours project was with the former Super Rugby team (and most travelled professional sporting team in the world) the Western Force, and aimed to assess how long distance international travel affects the sleep of Super Rugby players. Furthermore, the project assessed how this travel can affect the team's game performance. Tim also plays premier grade cricket in Perth, and is travelling to the U.K. this year to play cricket.
You...2018-03-2748 min
The Performance Nutrition PodcastS2E9: The Impacts of Caffeine On Sleep & Circadian Rhythms in Athletes w Dr. Ian Dunican, PhDIn Season 2 Episode #9, Dr. Bubbs interviews Dr. Ian Dunican, PhD to talk about the use of caffeine in pro sport and how it impacts sleep duration and efficiency. Ian shares his insights on caffeine use and habits of athletes, how caffeine use impacts sleep on game days, the fact many athletes are unaware of the amount of caffeine they consume overall, as well as his research on jet lag and sleep disorders in athletes.
PERFORMANCE NUTRITION PODCAST (PNP):
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jYKOZ4ZzlAJfVexEp0NtQ
iTunes: podcasts.apple.com/g...2018-03-0949 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason 1 #Episode 16 Electronic Device Use on Sleep and Performance in Athletes with Maddison JonesMaddison graduated from the University of Western Australia with a Bachelor degree and Honours in Sport Science. In conjunction with the Western Australian Institute of Sport, she has been investigating the influence of evening electronic device use on sleep in athletes for her PhD, which is currently in the final review phase. Maddison has worked with a range of Olympic sports in the Physiology departments at the WA Institute of Sport and the Australian Institute of Sport, particularly with the Sailing and Rowing programs. An ex-rower herself, she has also coached high school rowing since 2009. She has recently moved to Brisb...2018-02-2655 min
Pacey Performance PodcastSleep science; sleep banking, the use of caffeine, and sleep disorders with Ian Dunican (Sleep expert & Director of Sleep4Performance)Ian Dunican is a sleep expert who has worked across a number of industries including mining, heavy industry and obviously high performance sport. Ian is well renowned for his work at ex Super Rugby franchise, Western Force using biomathematical modelling to maximise performance during increased fixture congestion and long haul travel. Ian provided me with a sleep schedule for my recent trip to Australia using the model which he spoke about and so far so good. Enjoy!
In this episode, you will learn -
Who is Ian Dunican (background, education and current role)
Cultural issues re s...2018-02-0852 minSleep4Performance PodcastSleep Science Research #1 Introduction to PhD thesis: Sleep and Performance in Elite Combat and Contact AthletesIan Dunican has 20 yrs international professional experience in Health, Safety and Business Improvement in military, mining, rail, oil & gas, utilities. He is the Director of Melius Consulting/Sleep4Performance and a researcher with the University of Western Australia (UWA), where he works with elite sporting organisations/athletes to optimise performance with the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and professional teams in Super Rugby, Australian Rules Football, Basketball and Martial Arts.
He regularly contributes to articles within the popular media and has been featured on the health report on ABC radio, numerous podcasts and has appeared on ABC t...2018-01-2326 min
Sleep4Performance PodcastS4P #Special Episode #1 Reflection on TEDxPerth and Q&AIn this episode I discuss my recent TEDxPerth experience and address some recent questions from the audience, TEDx attendees and oteh commonly asked questions.
Enjoy
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SLEEP4PERFORMANCE
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Sleep4Performance PodcastSeason1 #Episode 1: Power Speed Endurance and the Cell Coach Jason DonaldsonIn this episode I speak with Jason Donaldson. We discuss Jason's time in the West Australian Police Force and how he managed to stay fit, healthy and strong whilst working shiftwork. These days, Jason works with Power Speed Endurance and with a range of athletes as the online Cell Coach. Hope you enjoy the episode
Contact Jason at
http://powerspeedendurance.com
www.thecellcoach.com.au
Episode #002 Show notes
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